Realistic Job Previews

Описание: When communicating the nature of the work and the organization to job candidates, companies can choose how objective to be. Many firms choose to disclose as little potentially undesirable information as possible to reduce the chance that it will make the position unappealing. Essentially, some firms believe that if they tell recruits what it is really like to work there, the recruits will not want the job. However, this focus on hiring people without giving them a thorough understanding of what they are getting themselves into can backfire.

Different people prefer different types of jobs and organizations. Once hired, they will obviously learn what the work and organizational culture are really like. If the fit is not good once people start work, they tend to leave.

Realistic job previews (RJPs) involve the presentation of both positive and potentially negative information to job candidates. Rather than trying to sell candidates on the job and company by presenting the job opportunity in the most positive light, the company strives to present an accurate picture through an RJP.

Given the relatively low cost associated with their development, RJPs may be useful for organizations trying to reduce turnover rates for jobs that departing employees say were not what they expected when they accepted job offers.